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al·ka·loid

(ăl′kə-loid′)
n.
Any of various organic compounds that are usually basic and contain at least one nitrogen atom in a heterocyclic ring, occurring chiefly in flowering plants. Many alkaloids, such as nicotine, quinine, cocaine, and morphine, are known for their poisonous or medicinal attributes.
al′ka·loi′dal (-loid′l) adj.
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alkaloidal

(ˌælkəˈlɔɪdəl)
adj
relating to alkaloids
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Adj. 1. alkaloidal - pertaining to or consisting of alkaloids
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No significant differences in relative percentages of alkaloidal peaks were detected between the different extraction methods (Table 1).
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Following extraction and isolation of the alkaloidal extract of the plant material, the team performed fractionation by thin-layer chromatography on an acid alumina column to yield five fractions.
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